Watercolor and/or Drawing Instructor Wanted in Bakersfield, CA

Chartpak, Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Opportunity to engage with community

Job summary

A leading art supply company is seeking a part-time Drawing Instructor to teach art classes at a Michaels store in Bakersfield, CA. The ideal candidate should possess strong artistic skills and the ability to teach realistically. The role requires marketing classes and building a student base, providing an excellent opportunity for artists without studio space. Compensation includes an hourly rate plus additional income based on class attendance, ensuring a rewarding experience for both the instructor and students.

Qualifications

• Proven artistic skills in drawing and painting.
• Experience in teaching art classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach drawing classes at Michaels store.
• Create a curriculum that helps students produce finished artwork.
• Market own classes and build a student base.

Skills

Ability to paint and draw realistically

Ability to teach realistic drawing classes

Willingness to market classes

Job description

Watercolor and/or Drawing Instructor Wanted in Bakersfield, CA

Chartpak, Inc. is an art and office supply company located in Leeds, MA. Chartpak is the parent company of Grumbacher art supplies, the US distributor of Koh-I-Noor drawing supplies, and host of the online artist community, thalo.com.

Job Description: Drawing instructor wanted to teach art classes at the Michaels store in Bakersfield, CA!

This is a part‑time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity for an artist who would like to be able to offer classes, but does not have their own studio space to do so.

We are looking for instructors who:

• have the ability to paint and draw realistically
• have the ability to teach realistic drawing classes
• have the willingness to market their classes and build their own student base

Compensation:

FREE Basics: MAKE A Project Classes: Scheduledup to one time per month

• Hourly rate plus $3 per student

Advanced Classes: Drawing and Watercolor Classes:

• Hourly rate plus $7 per student for 6 students in attendance or less
• Hourly rate plus $10 per student for 7 students in attendance or more

*All schedules to be determined between instructor and Michaels store management.

Duration: Classes are two hours in length.

The goal of each class is for students to leave with a finished drawing or painting.

Certification: All Grumbacher art instructors who teach classes at Michaels must become certified through Grumbacher.

TO APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION (free of charge): Visit jobs.grumbacher.com to start the process

• Find the store that you would like to apply for by choosing your state from the drop‑down menu at the top of the page.
• Click on the store that you would like to apply for certification
• Read the official job description (at jobs.grumbacher.com)

You will be contacted regarding the next step after we receive and review your online application. If you have questions or require assistance, please respond directly to this ad.

Please note: Certification through Grumbacher is completely independent of the Michaels hiring process. Once certified, you must complete the Michaels employment application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.